Tell us about yourself Ben. Where are you from? What is your major? What year are you?
I grew up and went to high school in Scarborough, and then I did a post-graduate year at Bridgton Academy where I played soccer before college. I’m currently a senior English major here at USM.
What has being part of the USM soccer team done for you as a person? What have you gotten out of it?
It’s great to be able to play soccer [at the college level]. There is a level of physical competition that you don’t really get in any other facet of your life and I’ll miss that for sure, but the bonds I’ve made with my teammates are by far the best thing I’ll take away from college soccer.
How do you find the time to take care of your studies while also playing soccer for nearly the entire fall semester?
I think my grades are actually a little bit better in the fall semester. It makes it easier when you develop a routine and don’t have as many distractions or even really have time to procrastinate.
As an English major I can imagine you have read a few books. Which are your favorites?
I’ll always have a soft spot for “The Outsiders” because it was the first book I remember not being able to put down. I would also have to say “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas.
Alright, enough of the in depth education questions. Lets get down to business. Favorite color, movie, tv shows. Lets hear them.
My favorite color is red. There are so many good movies out there but “The Big Lebowski” keeps getting better no matter how many times I see it. The office is my favorite show, but I fall asleep to “Sportscenter” every night.
What do you see yourself doing for a living once you graduate?
I’m not real sure what direction I’m going to go in as far as a career. Being a sports writer would be ideal eventually. I would like to teach English and help coach soccer somewhere near a ski mountain for a bit while I’m young.
Lastly Ben, how does it feel to be a husky hero?
It’s a dream come true. Thanks for the interview and let me know if there will be any opportunities to get some free pub [licity] in the future. Go Huskies!